The most complete guide on an essential stagecraft available! Wanna fight; buddy? This comprehensive guide covers everything performers; directors; theater teachers; fight choreographers; and others need to know to stage believable; safe action for theater and other performing arts. From basic falls; rolls; and tumbling to punches; kicks; hair pulls; and head slams; to advanced handling of weapons; Stage Combat provides in-depth instruction for realistic-looking fights and physical comedy. Grappling; slapping; pushing; choking—they were forbidden on the playground; but theyrsquo;re needed for the play; and theyrsquo;re all in here. So are basic drills for the quarterstaff; European rapier; and Japanese katana-style swordplay; and much more. Complete with illustrations and step-by-step directions; this book is a must-have for any actor spoiling for a fight—or the appearance of one. • Basics and more advanced techniques for the beginner and beyond • Emphasis on personal safety • Step-by-step directions and 200 illustrations for combat with and without weaponsAllworth Press; an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing; publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts; with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design; theater; branding; fine art; photography; interior design; writing; acting; film; how to start careers; business and legal forms; business practices; and more. While we dont aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The critiques are well thought out and easy too readBy MelanieI read this for my philosophy class strangely enough. The other book that we had to read was a bit more of a traditional philosophy book. and honestly. a bit dry. This one was much more engaging. The critiques are well thought out and easy too read. I didnt expect to like this book. but it was much better then I expected it to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy LauraGreat history4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Worthwhile and educationalBy CWCVery interesting and insightful treatment of the films in the title and also other related films. This is well written and cogently argued analysis. for the most part. I learned a lot by reading and re-reading it. My only complaint is that at times the treatment of "The Searchers" seemed a little far afield. moving into over-analysis that to me. exceeded the support offered.But. this was a thoroughly enjoyable book that I recommend to anyone interested in American mythology. the movies. and the directors treated in this volume.
